3 LINE SURFACE

 

Description: This function generates a surface in an area defined by 3 lines (line direction is not important).  The lines defining the area do not have to intersect (an open area is possible). The new surface is included in the CURRENT PART.  The CURRENT PART should be verified before proceeding with this function. 

 

Usage:

 

1.  DSI prompts:

>   SELECT 3 LINES

  LINE SEGMENT allows the user to combine a broken line while selecting lines for the 3 LINE SURFACE function as in the COMBINE LINE function in the LINE section.  The user must select this option before selecting the desired lines for 3 LINE SURFACE.

  The user may check the line(s) prior to executing this function by using SHOW LINE in the LINE section.

 

Note: Select lines in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction.

Note: The direction of the surface normal dictates the direction of the plate element normals.